Cycle

The University Bike Hub will be open until Friday 20th March at the times detailed below and then physically closed until further notice. For more information and to find out what to do if you need to return a bike see our Coronavirus Update page here.

Bike Hub Opening Hours

Thursday 19th March 2020 – 12-4pm
Friday 20th March 2020 –12-4pm
From Saturday 21st March the Bike Hub will be closed until further notice.

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Travelling on two wheels is another healthy, fast and cheap way to get around Leeds and on campus we have lots of facilities on hand for people cycling to the university including secure parking, showers, bike hire and maintenance facilities.

Click here to find out where your closest cycle facilities are on campus (this map is due to be updated shortly).

Want to cycle but not got access to your own bike?

No problem! You can hire a bike at a really low cost from the campus Bike Hub, which is located at the end of the EC Stoner and Roger Stevens building.

Along with bike hire, the hub run self-help maintenance drop-in sessions with a comprehensive range of tools available to use, along with cycle training with safety and route advice for students and staff.

To find out more about the Bike Hub and the range of great services on offer please click here and for information about the loan bikes that are available click here. If you have any questions, you can contact the team by email bikehub@leeds.ac.uk or phone 0113 343 9179 they are always happy to help!

Interested in buying a brand new bike to travel to work?

We operate a staff cycle to work scheme which enables you to save money, keep fit and avoid parking problems by hiring a brand new bicycle and safety equipment which you will own at the end of the payment term. For more information about this scheme contact: staffbenefits@leeds.ac.uk or visit the staff benefits website.

The University of Leeds is now a GOLD accredited Bike Friendly Business!

Having achieved a silver award under the Bike Friendly Business accreditation in 2016, we are delighted to have now been upgraded to GOLD award following a recent re-appraisal of our facilities and initiatives on campus to promote cycling.

The University of Leeds has also been successful in gaining grant support from City Connect to extend our staff ‘Try-Cycling’ scheme fleet of electric bikes which enables more staff to try an electric bike for a one-off 1 month trial, for only £20! (£100 deposit is required in accordance with the Bike Hire Agreement). For more information on all of the Bike Hire options available at The Bike Hub please click here.

Claire Booth, Sustainability Project Officer for University of Leeds, says:

“We are delighted to have reached gold standard accreditation in recognition of our ongoing work to promote cycling to our students and staff as a sustainable travel option. We continue to invest in the range of bike friendly measures at the University such as The Bike Hub which offers cycle hire, maintenance and advice. We are really excited to extend our electric bike fleet thanks to grant support from CityConnect.”